SOM Footwear
Norwood
Chuck Taylors have astoundingly been around for 100 years, but their rise to hipster fame also came with a warning from podiatrists that wearing them meant you were, quite literally, killing your feet. Now, a century later, comes SOM Footwear’s Norwood — a minimalist design shoe, that brings all the benefits of being barefoot together without the orthopedic baggage of your old Chucks. Ethically handmade in Montrose, Colo. the shoes are ultra-lightweight and feature a wide toe box and a flat (zero drop), flexible sole. With SOM’s Norwood you can treat your feet like you’re a hippie, even if you’re at a metal show, and only you and your podiatrist will know the difference. — $134
